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RE: CONSENT TO THE ENFORCEMENT BY THE WINDSOR-SEVERANCE FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT OF THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, WITH
AMENDMENTS,WITHIN THE DISTRICT'S UNINCORPORATED PORTIONS OF WELD
COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, Section 32-1-1002(1)(d), C.R.S., provides that a fire code promulgated by a
fire district may be enforced in the unincorporated portions of a county only with the consent of the
Board of County Commissioners of such county, and
WHEREAS, the Windsor-Severance Fire Protection District ("the District") has presented
a resolution and minutes, dated December 11, 2007, adopting and promising to enforce the 2006
International Fire Code, with certain amendments set forth in said resolution and minutes, within
the District's unincorporated portions of Weld County, and
WHEREAS,the Windsor-Severance Fire Protection District Board of Directors held one(1)
public meeting on December 11, 2007, following four(4) consecutive weeks of publication of the
notice of the meeting,at which the 2006 International Fire Code and its adoption by the District was
discussed, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to consent to the enforcement by
the District of the 2006 International Fire Code, with certain amendments set forth in said
resolutions, within the District's unincorporated portions of Weld County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that it hereby consents to the enforcement by the Windsor-Severance Fire
Protection District of the 2006 International Fire Code, with certain amendments set forth in its
resolution and minutes dated December 11, 2007, within the incorporated area of such District.
2008-0225
SD0083
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RE: CONSENT TO THE ENFORCEMENT BY THE WINDSOR-SEVERANCE FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT OF THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, WITH AMENDMENTS, WITHIN THE
DISTRICT'S UNINCORPORATED PORTIONS OF WELD COUNTY
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 16th day of January, A.D., 2008.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Weld County Board of County Commissioners ' ,
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WELD COUPdYYw-c'll
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Bruce Barker,
On December 11, 2007 the Board of Directors of the Windsor-Severance
Fire Protection District adopted the International Fire Code, 2006 edition, including
various appendices and certain modifications.
As provided in Section 32-1-1002 (1)(d),CRS., the 2006 International Fire Code
cannot become effective and enforceable by the Windsor-Severance Fire Protection
District located within unincorporated Weld County limits until such time that the County
Commissioners of Weld County adopts a resolution stating that the 2006 International
Fire Code, as adopted by the Board of Directors, shall be applicable within the
unincorporated boundaries of the Windsor-Severance Fire Protection District.
I have enclosed all the information necessary on the adoption of the 2006
International Fire Code, including a copy of the minutes adopting the 2006
International Fire Code and the modifications to the Code adopted by the Windsor-
Severance Fire Protection District.
I would appreciate it if you would place this on the agenda for action by the Board
of County Commissioners. Please notify me of the date and time that this is set for. Upon,
resolution it would be appreciated if a copy of the Resolution be forwarded to me.
If you have any questions or need anything further please do not hesitate to give
me a call.
Cordially, L //
Mike L Da/ �vis
Fire Marshal, Division Chief
Fire Prevention/Training Division
2008-0225
ph 970.686.9596 • fx 970.686.9623 • I00 7rh Street • Windsor,Colorado 80550 • www.windsor-severuncefire.org
FIRE CODE
RESOLUTION 2007-2
WINDSOR-SEVERANCE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
A RESOLUTION, ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, PRESCRIBING
REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM
FIRE OR EXPOLOSION, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR
HAZARDOUS USES OR OPERATION.
WHEREAS, The Board of Directors of the Windsor-Severance Fire Protection District deems it
necessary to adopt the following code for the purpose of establishing rules of conduct and
standards for the protection of life, health, property, security, and welfare of the inhabitants of
the District; and
WHEREAS, The Board of Directors has considered the effect of the fire code enforcement
within the boundaries of the District and has determined that enforcement of the proposed
codes would not cause undue hardship or suppression of economic growth within the District;
and
WHEREAS, The Board of Directors has studied the necessity for realistic and reasonable level
of fire protection to be provided by a fire protection district; and
WHEREAS, The Board of Directors will pursue adoption by municipalities within the limits of the
District to adopt the same codes for the purpose of ensuring equitable protection of all of the
inhabitants of the District;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
SECTION I: Adoption of the 2006 International Fire Code and referenced International Fire
Code Standards.
There is hereby adopted by the Windsor-Severance Fire Protection District for the purpose of
prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire, hazardous
materials, or explosion, that certain Codes and Standards known as the International Fire Code,
including Appendix Chapters. Published by the International Code Council, being particularly the
2006 editions thereof and the whole thereof, save and except such portions as are hereinafter
deleted, modified, or amended by the Resolution of which said Code and Standards are now
filed in the offices of the Windsor-Severance Fire Protection District, and the same are hereby
adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein. The date on which this
Resolution shall take effect within the incorporated municipalities within this District shall be the
date of approval by the governing board of said municipality and the date on which it shall take
effect within the unincorporated portions of Weld/Larimer Counties shall be on the date of
approval by the Boards of County Commissioners in and for the Counties of Weld/Larimer State
of Colorado. This Code shall be in effect within the territorial limits of the Windsor-Severance
Fire Protection District.
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SECTION II: Establishment and Duties of Fire Prevention.
Organizational structure and duties of the Fire Prevention Bureau or Division, if any, shall be as
provided by the District's policies and or directives.
SECTION III: Definitions.
Wherever the word "District" is used, it shall mean the Windsor-Severance Fire Protection
District.
Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the adopted Code and Standards, it is meant to be
inclusive of the boundaries of the Windsor-Severance Fire Protection District as they now or
may hereafter exist.
Where the term "Chief' or "Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention" is used, it shall be held to
mean the Chief of the Windsor-Severance Fire Protection District, or a designated member of
the District.
Where the term "Bureau of Fire Prevention" is used, it shall be held to mean either the entire
Fire Prevention Division or those employees (paid or volunteer) designated by the Chief to carry
out enforcement duties relating to the prevention of fires and suppression of arson.
Where the term "Board" is used, it shall be held to mean the Board of Directors of the Windsor-
Severance Fire Protection District.
Where the term "Board of Appeals" is used, it shall refer to the District's Board or to the boards
established by the applicable municipalities or counties, if any.
Wherever the term "International Building Code" is used, it shall be held to mean the
International Building Code as adopted, amended and incorporated into the Weld/Larimer
County Building Code, Town of Windsor/Severance Building Code.
SECTION IV: Amendments made in and to the 2006 International Fire Code. The 2006
International Fire Code is amended and changed in the following respects:
Subsection -1-Open Burning:
The following section is to be added to Chapter 1, and to be known as Section 105.6.30 "This
Article shall be interpreted to be consistent with the provisions of § 32-1-1002(3), C.R.S." or
where there is a separate ordinance that addresses this section.
Chapter 1, Section 105.6.30 shall be amended by the addition of a sentence reading as follows:
"No such permit shall be required where burning is regulated pursuant to regulations
promulgated under §25-7-123, C.R.S. and regulated by the Weld/Larimer County Health
Departments or municipal authorities.
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Subsection-2- Violation Penalties:
The following section 109.3 of Chapter 1 shall be repealed and replaced, and to be known as
Section 109.3:
1. Any owner, lessee, agent or occupant of any building or premises maintaining any
condition likely to cause fire or to constitute an additional fire hazard; or any condition
which impedes or prevents the egress of persons from such building or premises in
violation of the provisions of§32-1-1002(3) C.R.S., shall be deemed to be maintaining
a fire hazard. Any person who violates any provision of said Subsection 3 is guilty of a
misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less
than $50.00 or no more than $250.00. Each day in which such violation occurs shall
constitute a separate violation of §32-1-1002(3) C.R.S.
2. The application of the above penalty shall not be construed to prevent the enforced
removal or correction of prohibited conditions or other injunctive relief.
Subsection-3-Compliance Agreements:
The following section shall be added to Chapter 1, Section 109 and to be known as Section
109.3.2:
"The Board (upon recommendation of the Chief or upon its own motion) may enter into written
agreements for the enforcement or compliance with the owner, lessee, occupant or authorized
agent thereof, or any property, building or structure, or any interested person directly affected by
the application of this code. Said agreements may extend the time for compliance with this
code, and may contain such terms and conditions that the Board deems appropriate to
adequately protect the life, health, property, security and welfare of the general public."
Subsection-4-Violations:
Chapter 1, Section 109 Violations, shall be amended to include as follows, and shall be known
as Chapter 1, Section 109.3.3:
1. A "Notice of Violation or Hazard" may be issued by the Chief or his designee
concerning violations or hazards which are not corrected on-site during an inspection.
Said Notice shall be signed by the inspector and contain, as a minimum, the following
information:
a. Date of inspection;
b. Name/address of premises inspected;
c. Name of inspector;
d. Nature of violations, including specific reference to section/subsections of
code;
e. Date of compliance/re-inspection;
f. Suggested methods of corrections, if applicable;
g. Right to appeal to Board;
h. Consequences of failure to correct the violation.
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2. An "Order for Immediate Correction of Hazard" may be issued by the Chief:
a. For failure to correct a violation or hazard within the time specified in previously
issued "Notice of Violation or Hazard"; or
b. For violating the code or state statute and said violation renders the building
structure or premises especially liable to fire or is hazardous to the safety of the
occupants thereof, or which is so situated as to endanger other property as set
forth in §32-1-1002(3)(c), whether or not a Notice has been previously issued.
c. An Order shall be signed by the Chief or his designee and shall contain, as a
minimum, the following information:
i. Date of issuance;
ii. Name/address of premises inspected;
iii. Nature of violation or hazard;
iv. Time limit for correction;
v. Right of appeal, if any, to the Board;
vi. Right of appeal to the District Court and time limit;
vii. Penalties for violation of order;
viii. Signature of the Chief or his designee;
ix. Acknowledgment of receipt signed by owner, lessee, agent or other
responsible person.
3. An appeal of a Notice of Violation or Hazard may be made to the Board of Appeals by
delivery to the Chief in writing; a notice of appeal within five days of the issuance of
the Notice of Violation or Hazard. The appeal shall be heard at the next regular
meeting called for that purpose. The Board may affirm, rescind, or modify the Notice
and may enter into such enforcement agreements as it deems proper.
4. An appeal of an "Order for Immediate Correction of Hazard" may be made to the
Board of Appeals only if no previous appeal has been made of a previously issued
"Notice of Violation or Hazard" concerning the same violation or hazard. An appeal of
an Order must be in writing and filed with the Board within three days of issuance of
the Order.
5. The Board of Appeals shall hear all such appeals and application for relief and render
its decision thereon, in accordance with its bylaws, rules and regulations.
6. In the event no appeal is made to the Board pursuant to this code and resolution or to
the court pursuant to §32-1-1002(3) C.R.S. and compliance with the Order and/or
correction of the hazard has not occurred, the Board may, upon recommendation by
the Chief or upon its own motion, refer the matter to the District Attorney of the county
in which the violation occurs.
7. An appeal shall suspend the time limits for compliance or correction of a fire hazard or
hazards, until the appeal is resolved by the Board of Appeals.
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Subsection-5-Fees:
The following section is to be added to Chapter 1, and to be known as Section 112
"Pursuant to §32-1-1002(1)(e)(11) C.R.S., the Board may fix and from time to time may
increase or decrease fees and charges, in its discretion, for inspections and review of
plans and specifications which are:
a. Requested or mandated for existing structures, building and improvements;
and
b. Necessitated in conjunction with any County regulation, resolution or condition
of development; or
c. Performed in conjunction with the construction of new structures, buildings, and
improvements.
d. Fees for such items shall be assessed per the Windsor-Severance Fire
Protection District.
Said fees and charges may, in the discretion of the Board, include a charge for
reimbursement to the District of any consultation fees, expenses or costs incurred by the
District in the performance of the inspections, or review of the plans and specifications."
Subsection-6-Refunds
The following section is to be added to Chapter 1, and to be known as Section 113,
"The Fire District may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was
erroneously paid or collected.
The Fire District may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent (80%) of the permit
fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this
code.
The Fire District may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent (80%) of the plan
review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been
paid is withdrawn or cancelled before any plan reviewing is done.
The Fire District shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written
application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee
payment."
Subsection-7-IFC Section 1013.1 (Where required) is amended by the addition of a
second paragraph inserted before the exceptions as follows:
"All area wells, stair wells, window wells and light wells attached to any building
that are located less than 36 inches (914.4 mm) from the nearest intended walking
surface and deeper than 30 inches (762 mm) below the surrounding ground level,
creating an opening greater than 24 inches (610 mm) measured perpendicular
from the building, shall be protected with guardrails conforming to this section
around the entire opening, or be provided with an equivalent barrier.
Subsection-8-Public Safety Radio Amplification System
The following new Section 511 is added:
Section 511.1 General. The purpose of this article is to provide minimum standards to
insure a reasonable degree of reliability for emergency services communication from
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within certain buildings and structures within the Windsor-Severance Fire Protection
District to and from the emergency communication center.
Section 511.2 Where required. Where adequate radio coverage cannot be established
within new construction, as determined by the fire code official, is his/her sole discretion,
public safety radio amplification systems shall be installed in the following locations:
a. New buildings and structures of Type I or Type II construction greater than
10,000 square feet or additions or modifications that cause the buildings to be
greater than 10,000 square feet.
b. All basements over 3,000 square feet where the design occupant load is greater
than 50, regardless of the occupancy.
c. For the purposes of this section, area separation walls cannot be used to define
separate buildings.
d. Exceptions: 1-3, R-3 and U occupancies are exempt.
Exception: New construction with material that does not hinder the efficient operation of
radio frequencies from within the structure, as determined by the fire code official in
his/her sole discretion.
Exception: One- and two-family dwellings.
511.3 Design and installation standard. Public safety radio amplification systems shall
be designed and installed in accordance with the criteria established by the fire code
official based on the capabilities and communication features of the jurisdiction providing
the emergency services. Except as otherwise provided in this article, no person shall
erect, construct, or modify any building or structure or any part thereof, or cause the
same to be done which fails to support adequate radio coverage for emergency services
providers.
a. After a building permit has been issued, upon request by the owner or the owner's
agent, the fire department will, within ten to fourteen days, identify the frequency
range or ranges that must be supported.
b. In the event that an emergency service provider modifies its communications
equipment in any way that impairs its ability to communicate with an existing system
installed in accordance with this article, such agency shall be responsible for all costs
associated with reestablishing communications within the affected building or
structure.
c. For purposes of this section, adequate radio coverage shall constitute a successful
communications test between the building and the communications centers for all
appropriate emergency service providers for the building.
d. Inbound into the building:
1) A minimum average in-building field strength of 8pV (-88 dBm) throughout
100% of the area of each floor of the building when transmitted from the
appropriate emergency service dispatch centers which are providing fire and
emergency medical protection services to the building (-88 dBm equates to 30
dBu at VHF, 40 dBu at UHF and 45 dBu at 800 MHZ)
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2) If the field strength outside the building where the receiver antenna system for
the in-building system is located, is less than the -88 dBm, then the minimum
required in-building field strength shall equal the field strength being delivered
to the receive antenna of the building.
3) As used in this part, 100% coverage or reliability means the radio will transmit
85% of the time at the field strength and levels as defined in this part.
e. Outbound from the building: A minimum average signal strength of 4µV (-95 dBm) as
received by the appropriate emergency service dispatch centers which are providing
fire and emergency medical protection services to the building (-95 dBm equates to
24dBu at VHF, 33 dBu at UHF, and 38 dBu at 800 MHZ).
f. FCC Authorization: If amplification is used in the system, all FCC authorizations must
be obtained prior to the use of the system. A copy of these authorizations shall be
provided to Windsor-Severance Fire Protection District.
511.4 Enhanced Amplification Systems.
a. Where buildings and structures are required to provide amenities to achieve
adequate signal strength, such buildings and structures shall be equipped with any of
the following to achieve the required radio coverage: radiating cable systems, internal
multiple antenna systems with a frequency range as established in Section 511.3,
with amplification systems as needed, voting receiver system or any other approved
system.
b. If any part of the installed system or systems contains an electrically powered
component, the system shall be capable of operation on an independent battery
and/or generator system for a period of at least 12 hours without external power input
or maintenance. The battery system shall automatically charge in the presence of
external power input.
511.5Testing Procedures
Method to conduct the tests:
a. Tests shall be made using frequencies close to the frequencies used by the police
department and appropriate emergency services. If testing is done on the actual
frequencies, then this testing must be coordinated with the police department and
appropriate emergency services. All testing must be done on frequencies that are
authorized by the FCC. A valid FCC license will be required if testing is done on
frequencies different from the police, fire or emergency medical frequencies.
b. Measurements shall be made using the following guidelines by subjective
"delivered audio" testing of the system. This test shall be done by a firefighter in
full protective bunker gear, using a portable radio.
1) Unusable; speech present but unreadable.
2) Understandable with considerable effort.
3) Speech understandable with slight effort, occasional repetition required.
4) Speech easily understood with occasional noise.
5) Speech easily understood.
c. Accepted results of the above measurements will be numbers b-4 and b-5 only.
d. Annual Tests:
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1) Annual tests will be conducted by the fire department. If the
communications appear to have degraded or if the tests fail to
demonstrate adequate system performance, the owner of the building or
structure is required to remedy the problem and restore the system in a
manner consistent with the original approved criteria.
2) If the degradation to the system is due to building additions or remodeling,
the owner of the building or structure is required to remedy the problem
and restore the system in a manner consistent with the original approval
criteria in order to obtain a final inspection for occupancy.
3) Any system degradation or failure not related to the performance of the
owners on-site system will be the responsibility of the appropriate
emergency service agency.
511.6 Maintenance. Public safety radio amplification systems shall be maintained in an
operative condition at all times and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. A
complete and accurate maintenance log shall be kept at the site at all times, and shall, at
a minimum, include the following information:
1. Installing Contractor
2. Site Address
3. Maintenance Performed
4. Maintenance Contractor
Subsection-9-Fire Protection Systems:
Chapter 9, Section 903.1 is amended to include and read as follows:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in the occupancies and locations, as set
forth in this Section 903, or in any Commercial or Industrial building where the floor area
exceeds 5000 square feet.
For purposes of this Section 903, the term "floor area" shall have the same meaning as
set forth in the International Building Code, 2006 edition.
The floor area of any portion of a basement having a ceiling height of eighty inches or
greater shall be included in the calculation of the floor area of the building.
For buildings over 5000 square feet permitted before this adoption is signed, the
installation of automatic sprinkler systems shall not apply except when the floor area of
any entire building or units within the building exceeds 5000 square feet, as a result of a
cumulative floor area expansion or where the occupancy classification of a structure
changes so as to require a fire protection system as outlined in the 2006 International
Fire Code.
The requirement for the installation of automatic sprinkler systems shall not apply to floor
area expansions of existing buildings where the cumulative floor area of all such
expansions does not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the floor area of the building as
it was permitted on the day this adoption is signed.
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For buildings permitted after this adoption is signed, the installation of automatic sprinkler
systems shall apply when the floor area exceeds 5000 square feet, regardless of the
cumulative floor area expansion. For buildings that exceed 5000 square feet the option is
provided to allow for (1) hour fire separation walls between tenants to keep individual
areas at or below the 5000 square foot requirement.
Exception: This Section 903.1 shall not be applicable to Group R, Division 3
Occupancies.
Subsection-10-Fireworks
The following Section 3301.1.3 is amended by its deletion in its entirety and shall read as
follows:
"The applicable provisions of Colorado State Statutes shall govern all fireworks, their
sale, storage and use."
Subsection-11-Flammable and Combustible Liquids
The following section is to be added to Chapter 34, and to be known as Section 3401.1 .1:
Establishment of limits in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids is within the
limits of the Town of Windsor or Severance shall be governed by any and all Town
ordinances. Outside the Town limits, this shall be governed by either Larimer/Weld
County standards or the 2003 International Fire Code.
Subsection-12-Appendix-C
Appendix C shall be supplemented by the following:
The following section C105 shall be repealed and replaced in its entirety with the
following and shall be known as C105:
Distribution of Fire Hydrants:
Multi-Family Residential: Hydrants shall be 200' from structures and spacing of 400' in
the city limits.
Commercial and Industrial: Hydrants shall be 150' from structures and spacing of 300'.
Residential: Fire hydrants shall be no greater than 600 feet apart; with no structure
greater than 300 feet from hydrant (600/300).
Low Density Residential: An individual analysis will be conducted for each subdivision
where lots within the subdivision are equal or greater than 2 acres. Low Density
Residential shall comply with residential unless the District approves an alternative.
Alternatives shall be based upon the individual analysis and the proposal submitted by
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the developer. Cisterns, dry hydrants and open water sources are not acceptable
alternatives.
Hydrants on streets, without access to structures or where no structural hazard is
present, shall be spaced at 1000 feet, except in rural areas where water supplies may not
be available.
Hydrants shall not be more than 10 feet from an approved fire access or roadway. The
grade from the roadway or access and the hydrant shall be near to level.
The placement of hydrants in developments without a grid type street design will be
based upon an evaluation by the fire department to ensure operational needs.
Placement of hydrants in dead end streets shall be based upon the distance of the street
from the intersection to the end of the street.
The placement of hydrants at the end of dead end streets where the water line also is a
dead end shall be used as a blowout and it is not credited for use in fire fighting
operations.
Blowouts shall be designed to ensure that the blowout will not adversely affect fire-
fighting operations due to failure. (2" single outlet with a 2" valve off of the main water line
with a like seal such as the Waterous Pacer with equivalent pressure ratings and a
isolated resilient wedge valve).
Streets with islands may require additional hydrants unless the hydrants are placed in the
islands.
Subsection-13-Appendix-C
Appendix C shall be supplemented by the following:
The following section C106 shall be added with the following and shall be known as
C106:
Types of Hydrants:
Fire Hydrants shall be equipped with an upper standpipe section with a nominal height
equal to the Mueller Centurion. Fire hydrants shall be dry barrel. Fire hydrants shall have
two 2 '/2" ports and one 4 '/2' port. All threads shall be National Standard Thread, (NST).
Fire hydrants shall operate by opening in a counter-clockwise direction and closing in a
clockwise direction. The hydrant shall have the standard five-sided nut on the port caps
and the operating stem. The hydrant shall be installed with the 4 '/2" port facing the
roadway.
Section IX: Validity and Conflict:
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The Board of Directors of the Windsor-Severance Fire Protection District hereby declare
that should any section, paragraph, sentence, or word of this resolution; or of the code or
standards hereby adopted; be declared for any reason to be invalid, it is the intent of the
Windsor-Severance Fire Protection District Board of Directors that it would have passed
all other portions of this resolution independent of elimination here from any such portion
as may be declared invalid. It is further the declaration of the Windsor-Severance Fire
Protection District Board of Directors, that no provision of this resolution or the code or
standards adopted herein, be interpreted in conflict with existing State law, in the event
there is a conflict between State law and this code. State law shall take precedent.
Section X: Date of Effect:
This resolution shall take effect and be enforced within incorporated municipalities and
unincorporated portions of Weld/Larimer Counties from and after its approval as set forth
in §32-1-1002(1)(d) C.R.S.
Adopted this , D day of WI-Q.nil h-e r , 2007.
WINDSOR-SEVERANCE FIREE PROTECTION TI DISTRICT
By .IDw IVerati-e `_
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Your Local Newspapur Some 1396
jindsor Beacon
STATE OF COLORADO )
ss: AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
COUNTY OF WELD
Echo Villa, being duly sworn, deposes and says that said is the legal clerk
of the Windsor Beacon; that the same is a weekly newspaper of general circulation
and printed and published in the Town of Windsor,in said county and state;that the
notice or advertisement, of which the annexed is a true copy, has been published in
said weekly newspaper for
4 consecutive weeks;
that the notice was published in the regular and entire issue of every number of said
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Ncmmmrmvn ' newspaper during the period and time of publication of said notice, and in the
ADOPTION OF FIRE CODE newspaper proper and not in a supplement thereof; that the first publication of said
Public notice is hereby given that on December 11,2007,at]90 notice was contained in the issue of said newspaper on
PM, at the Windsor-Severance Pre Protection District Flre
Station, Windsor, CO,the Board of Directors of the Windsor-
Severance Fire Protection District will conduct a public hearing for November 22,2007,A.D.;
the purposes of receiving input on the adoption and the
enforcement by the District of the 2003 edition of the international
Pre Code which and various activities and materials that the last publication thereof was contained in the issue of said newspaper on
Fire od lire prevention and life safety,
All Interested persons who believe that they may be affected by
the adoption end enforcement of the 2003 International Fire Code December 13,2007,A.D.;
are Invited to attend the meeting to express either their suppon or
opposition to the adoption end enforcement of the Fire Code.
that said Windsor Beacon has been published continuously and uninterruptedly
Any person unable to attend the meeting may address their
comments or concerns in writing addressed to: Windsor- during the period of at least six months next prior to the first publication of said
Severance Flre of the ction
District,100 7th Street,Wm ndsor,on file CO notice or advertisement above referred to; that said newspaper has been admitted to
60550. Copies the 2003 International Are Code are file and
open for Inspection at the District's administrative offices located the United States mails as second-class matter under the provisions of the Act of
at 100 7th Street,W ndsor,CO 80550,during business hours.
March 3, 1879, or any amendments thereof; and that said newspaper is a weekly
WINDSOR-SEVERANCE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT newspaper qualified for publishing legal notices and advertisements within the
BY:Mitch Wagy,Secretary to the Board duly g
meaning of the laws o tate of Colorado.
Scheduled to be published In the Windsor Beacon
November 15,22,29, December 8,20O
32954179
Legal Clerk
Subscribed and sworn to before me,within the County of Weld,State of Colorado
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December 13,2007,A.D.
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Legal No.32954179
Delivered to:
Windsor-Severance Fire Department
100 7th St.
Windsor, CO 80550
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Fire Protection District
President, Tom Buxmann, called the regular meeting of the Windsor-Severance Fire Protection District
to order December 11, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. at 100 7`h Street, Windsor. Board members present were Tom
Buxmann, Bob Starck, Jim Barrington and Mitch Wagy. Also present were Jolene Schneider and Brian
Martens.
It was moved and second to excuse Director Koehler from the meeting. Motion unanimously carried.
Agenda Approval: It was moved and second to approve the agenda as presented. Motion unanimously
carried.
Public In-Put: None
Minutes Approval: It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of the November 15, 2007,
Regular Meeting and November 29, 2007 work session. Motion unanimously carried.
Treasurer's Report: Financial statements were reviewed and bills were presented. It was moved and
seconded to pay the bills and accept the financial reports as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Communications: None
Old Business:
Community Events Update: We had Firefighter I Academy Graduation with Evans and Eaton at the
Union Colony Civic Center. Brian said we had 10 people graduate and they looked very sharp in their
uniforms. There were over 200 people in attendance. One our recruit, Andrew Murphy, got most
outstanding student and best instructor went to our own Kory Tope.
Insurance Cost Review Update on EMT Coverage: It was asked at the November meeting how much it
was costing us to have EMT-I's. Jolene she talked with our representative and with the risk
management person and the cost is minimal because insurance still considers us BLS providers because
we do not transport.
Department Children Christmas Party: We had a great turn-out. There were more people at this
Christmas Party than we've had the past 3-4 years.
Health Insurance Discussion: Jolene and Tom brought the board up to speed on the changing to a high
deductible health care plan and helping our employees establish a Health Savings Account. The District
will be contributing on a monthly basis for 2008, and we have one employee stating a hardship right off
the start. The consensus of the board was to reimburse any person with a hardship up to the 2008 agreed
upon District contribution as long as they provide proof of medical receipt(s).
Other Old Business: Jolene asked for questions, concerns or comments on the 2008 budget before we
approve it under "Action Items". Jolene had one update and that was she has moved any excess "ending
balance" revenue to an income account called "transfer to capital reserve" so that board would truly
understand any over or under spending of the budget in 2008.
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New Business:
Strategic/Master Plan: Brian had a power point handout to review with the board. He showed
comparisons with like fire departments comparing mill levy comparing population, square miles
covered, emergency response numbers, how many manned 24 hour paid stations, number of career
personnel on duty in a typical day, number of volunteers, revenue and valuation of District. Brian
summarized the changes he has made to the Master Plan, items we need to pull out and consider in the
Strategic Plan, possible staffing, apparatus needs, training area and mill levy election decisions. All this
information will be reviewed in 2008, but we need to establish a work session to get some of it pinned
down early in the first quarter. It was decided that we will have a work session on January 17 and move
the regular board meeting to January 24.
Office Holiday Hours: Just a reminder the office will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Other New Business:
Election Update: Jolene stated she and Brenda attended an Election Workshop put on the Division of
Local Government December 5. There have been some changes. The biggest change is if we go for a
mill levy increase(TABOR) questions, we have to do a mail ballot election. If we only have a director
election, we can either do mail ballot or polling place.
Bank Profiles and Signers on Account: Jolene had forms to hand out for all board members and Brian to
fill out a profile to get the signers updated on the general fund account. Jolene asked for the board to
allow her access to the account for account inquiries and information purposes only. It was moved and
seconded to allow Jolene access to the account with the restrictions stated above. Motion unanimously
carried.
Action Items:
Public Hearing 2006 International Fire code Adoption: There was no public in attendance to be heard on
the issue.
Resolution 2007-3 to Adopt the International Fire Code: It was moved and seconded to accept
Resolution 2007-3. Motion unanimously carried.
Library Request for Waiver of Fees: The board discussed the request and stated they would continue to
stick with our previous history of waiving fees for other governmental entities. It was moved and
seconded to waive the fees of the library. Motion carried 3-I.
Parks & Recreation Request for Retaining Donation for Boardwalk Park: They had requested earlier in
the year a $5,000 contribution to help attain a grant to would help finish Boardwalk Park. The Board has
agreed, but the grant has since fell through. The request from Parks & Rec was to retain our intent to
donate. It was moved and seconded to invite them to resubmit this request when the need arises.
Motion carried 3-1.
Letter of Request from Weld County Paramedic Services: WCPS sent a written request to purchase four
(4) used sets of MSA air packs for the purchase price of one dollar($1.00). It was moved and seconded
to allow WCPS to purchase these MSA's "as is" with a bill of sale signed. Motion carried 3-0 with one
board member abstaining.
2008 Holiday Schedule: It was moved and seconded to approve the 2008 Holiday Schedule. Motion
unanimously carried.
2008 Board Meetings Dates and Times: It was moved and seconded to approve the 2008 Board meeting
dates and times. Motion unanimously carried.
Budget Adoption:
Resolution 2007-4 Appropriate Sums of Money: It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution
2007-4. Motion unanimously carried.
Resolution 2007-5 Budget Adoption: It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution 2007-5.
Motion unanimously carried.
Resolution 2007-6 Set Mill Levies: It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution 2007-6. Motion
unanimously carried.
Resolution 2007-7 Posting Locations:: It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution 2007-7.
Motion unanimously carried.
Fire Chief's Report: Brian stated the EMT-I class through Aims only has 3 people enrolled and the
class more than likely will be cancelled. We need to talk about where the District wants to go with this
in the future.
Organizational Reports: Nothing further
Adjournment: It was moved and seconded to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:30 p.m. Motion
unanimously carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Jolene Schneider
Recording Secretary
Next Regular Board Meeting: Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
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